Jack Wallen shows how to use the .gitconfig file for global git configurations and a more efficient developer setup.

Git 2.37 brings many new and improved features, including a built-in file system monitor on Windows and macOS, better unreachable objects management, improved external diff, faster git add, and more.

Git’s diff engine has a new heuristic for clarity in version 2.9. Diffs primarily show changes, additions, and deletions, King explained.